wrongfully

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The 93-year-old said she asked His Majesty to talk to the prime minister about ensuring those responsible for hundreds of sub-postmasters being wrongfully prosecuted would be investigated by the police and brought to justice.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

A US judge has dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to a megaprison in El Salvador last year.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

A former executive at Live Nation, the world’s largest live entertainment company, is suing the company, alleging that he was wrongfully terminated after he raised concerns about alleged financial misconduct and improper accounting practices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Super Micro Computer shares plummeted just shy of 20% premarket, after a Justice Department indictment accused two employees and a contractor of wrongfully selling billions of dollars’ worth of artificial-intelligence-powered servers to China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Delaying relief would add further injury to a man who had been wrongfully convicted and condemned to death row for a crime he did not commit.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson